Adina Bresge A pharmacist prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine at a pharmacy prototype clinic in Halifax on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The advice of public health officials is unequivocal: If you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, get one as soon as possible.The CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan April 15, 2021 - 2:17 PM The advice of public health officials is unequivocal: If you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, get one as soon as possible. But for Tracey Brooks in Stoney Creek, Ont., the situation isn't so simple. The 50-year-old mother of five would likely qualify for one because she has an autoimmune disorder and is the caregiver to her son with Down syndrome.